Skirt re-make

 

I have had this brown velvet skirt for quite a while, but rarely wear it as it is just a little too long to be ¾ and too short to be full-length (being tall I often get this).

So I cut the lining off another old skirt and attached it to the inside, then folded the hem of the brown skirt up beneath and attached it to the lining, creating a bubble hem (WAY easy!) 

Still not quite satisfied, I hitched up the front of the skirt a-la-Victorian, and was quite pleased with how it turned out!

 I turned it inside out to take a photo of the bubble hem, then discovered it works even better inside-out (good thing I sewed the lining on wrong-side to wrong-side so no seams are visable). GENIUS? I think so.

Healthy Noodle Soup

After accidentally purchasing Chinese medicinal vegetables instead of black fungus from our local Asian Supermarket (I was in the mood for an experimental recipe, okay?!),  the Udon noodle soup I made for lunch yesterday still turned out super delicious! 

Not to mention it was truly healthy. Steamed chicken is a wonder that rarely appears in my cookbooks but I must try it more often as it retains the chicken's flavour and oh-so-moist.

I really treasure the lunchtimes I can spend with Bardoe, as we live close enough we can both walk to work it is so nice spending our lunches together at home.

Cinnamon Scrolls

 Days from baked to demolished…2 days.

There’s just nothing quite like them.

DIY Fringe Necklace

I made this necklace for a birthday present and it was so easy! The beads do take a bit of time to attach but you can do this while listening to some upbeat music and you'll get it down in no time ;]


What you'll need:

 40cm x string of pearl beads
40cm x length of ribbon
10cm x length of fringe (or longer if you wish!)
glass beads (enough for each tassel)
1 x necklace chain

I bought all the above materials from the local emporium store, in total it cost less than $3!
 (You will also need hot glue and a lighter or some matches)


Steps: 

1. Cut the length of fringe you want for the necklace, and burn the edges of the fringe to prevent fraying (careful not to let it burn too quickly or you might lose more than you expect!)

2. Place the ribbon and string of pearls together, and attach the necklace clasp on each end so they are held together.

3. Glue the fringe onto the ribbon, in the centre, then glue the pearls on top, so the fringe is sandwiched in the middle

3. Thread one bead onto the end of each tassel, then tie a little knot to secure. (Optional: I also burn the tassel after you have tied the knot to give it a neater edge)

4. Put on your new necklace and enjoy!  I think it would work well with longer fringe, you can always trim it to taper more in the middle. You could also attach a rosette or something similar to one side for extra prettiness :]